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The foot cramp only goes away when I stand on the foot. Then it goes away instantly. I never get a cramp standing walking or running.

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January 13 3:33 AM (10 hours and 41 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
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How long have you had these cramps? Are you on any medications? How old are you?


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January 13 1:32 PM (9 hours and 59 minutes and 27 seconds later)
         
Reply to Family Physician's Post: Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg, Lisinopril 10mg, Claritin-D otc, Ranitidine HCL 150mg, Giplipizide 10mg, Acarbose 100mg, Simvastatin 80mg, Rosiglitazone Maleate 8mg, Metformin HCL 1000mg, Omeprazole 20mg, Cinnamon 500mg otc six per day, Acetaminophen 500mg ocasionally, Diphenhydramine HCL 50mg

I have had foot cramps at least six months. The cramps go away quick when I walk or just stand up. I am 65.
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January 13 3:43 PM (2 hours and 11 minutes and 3 seconds later)
         
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Thank you - this is very helpful

Based on this, the first thing I would think of would be an electrolyte abnormality - either a low potassium or a low magnesium. Both potassium and magnesium are affected by hydrocholothiazide.

Also - with diuretics (hydrocholorothiazide) the water soluble vitamins (primarily the B vitamins) can be low.

I would suggest asking your doctor to check your electrolytes (specifically potassium and magnesium), and if they are low or borderline your doctor will likely prescribe a supplement. Taking a good multivitamin (B-complex) - which may help with these cramps.


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January 13 5:18 PM (1 hour and 34 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
I forgot to tell you I do take multi vitamins.

I will follow your suggestions

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Roger
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January 13 6:17 PM (59 minutes and 41 seconds later)
         
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January 13 6:33 PM (15 minutes and 57 seconds later)
         
To lower my blood sugar I take , Giplipizide 10mg, Acarbose 100mg, Rosiglitazone Maleate 8mg, Metformin HCL 1000mg and Cinnamon 500mg six per day. I have tested the effect of the Cinnamon and I know positively very effective. What other non-prescription compound could I take?
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